A bee named Lucifer

By Katia Riddle

Published November 18, 2025 at 5:14 PM EST

A scientist in Australia discovered a new species of native bee, which she named Lucifer because it has horns. Many things are unknown about native bees, and it's unclear what purpose the horns serve.

Katia Riddle

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